Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Machinist – Weld

Rate:  $34/hr

Principal Job Duties

• Produce moulds and/or machined / fabricated parts accurately and efficiently within established timelines
• Handle cutting, drilling, reaming, boring, polishing, deburring and grinding of aluminium parts
• Handle cleaning, fitting, drilling and assembling of the tools
• Perform welding and brazing when required
• Assist with sample making process when required
• Grind tools for custom requirements
• Know capability of various machines and related impact on parts/tools
• Come up with ideas for productivity improvements through engineering solutions like jigs, fixtures etc. whenever required
• Guide and assist co-workers whenever required
• Make wooden crates and pack the tools for shipment whenever required
• Provide occasional assistance to deliver tools and moulds to other location using light duty vehicle
• Lift and move product / parts / boxes when required, this could be manually or with crane or with lift truck
• Assist with cleaning up machines and their general maintenance
• Diligently follow lockout / tag out procedures whenever required
• Understand, maintain and follow the working procedures for machine shop
• Maintain proper housekeeping and 5S in own work area and around work units
• Perform all work in a safe manner and fully comply with the Safety and Quality (GMP) policies and procedures of the Company
• Any other duties as assigned by the Management

Job Requirements

• Minimum High school diploma and Ontario Machinist Certification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in machine shop and fabrication for making thermoforming moulds or similar applications
• Strong knowledge of different tooling machinery and its usage, including Milling Machines, Lathes, Drilling Machine, Band saw, Grinders etc.
• Able to verify dimensions of machined parts or tooling using different measuring instruments
• e.g. Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, Height gauge etc.Able to read and interpret blue prints or study sample parts to determine machining operations to be performed
• Strong knowledge of welding and brazing.
• Able to work accurately and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Should possess own basic tools
• Good English communications skills (verbal and written)
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What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen